Posted March 14, 2016 So I just got my new pc, and i need os(operating system). And i don,t know should i buy it, it's kinda expensive, or just download it from the web. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 6 minutes ago, Gamman said: So I just got my new pc, and i need os(operating system). And i don,t know should i buy it, it's kinda expensive, or just download it from the web. It's illegal. Please spend as much time writing your question, as you want me to spend responding to it. Take some time, and explain your issue, please! Spoiler If you need to learn how to install Windows, check here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/324871-guide-how-to-install-windows-the-right-way/ Event Viewer 101: https://youtu.be/GiF9N3fJbnE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 Buy It Please support Microsoft, there are enough OS pirating scum on the planet. Plus it is way easier than going onto youtube and searching "FREE WINDOWS 10 KEYGEN XD" then getting multiple viruses. Plus Plus you get official Microsoft support! Just now, JefferyD90 said: It's illegal. ^^^^ True RyanTheCanadian Network Administration / Systems Management and Security / White Hat My computer is the definition of scrapyard wars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 7 minutes ago, Gamman said: So I just got my new pc, and i need os(operating system). And i don,t know should i buy it, it's kinda expensive, or just download it from the web. I think DX11 gets disabled on it after a while of using it without verification. No idea if this is true or not, heard it from somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 Buy Windows 8.1 it is roughly $86 or £58. depending on your location Main Rig - Case: Corsair 200R Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z270-GAMING-K3 CPU: Intel i5 7600 RAM: Corsair H55 RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16GB 3000MHz SSD: Crucial MX500 1 TB HDD: 2TB WD Green GPU: Gigabyte GTX 1660 Ti 6GB Windforce PSU: Corsair CX 600W HTPC - Case: CiT MTX-007B Motherboard: Biostar H61MGV3, CPU: Intel i5 2400 RAM: Patriot 4GB 1333MHz SSD: 240GB Toshiba SSD PSU: 180W CIT (Came with case) Corsair 200R Front Bezel Mod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 6 minutes ago, Gamman said: So I just got my new pc, and i need os(operating system). And i don,t know should i buy it, it's kinda expensive, or just download it from the web. Are there any drawbacks from using pirate version of windows? you can buy keys for like £30-40 stop downloading them ilegally your just fuckign ur self over in the long run and not to mention the penelty if you get caught is HUGE and considering how anal windows 10 is with sending data back to microsoft i wouldnt risk it Case:- 4U Rack Mount Case | Cooler:- Antec Kuhler H600 | CPU:- Intel i5 4690K @ 4.50GHz | GPU:- Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB AMP! Omega Core Edition @ 1449MHz | Motherboard:- MSI Z97S SLI Krait | PSU:- XFX XTR 650W Gold | RAM:- HyperX DDR3 1866MHz 4GB White (x2) Black (x2) | Storage:- Kingston V300 120GB | Storage 2:- Seagate FireCuda 1TB | Build Log | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 Just now, Ykno said: you can buy keys for like £30-40 stop downloading them ilegally your just fuckign ur self over in the long run and not to mention the penelty if you get caught is HUGE and considering how anal windows 10 is with sending data back to microsoft i wouldnt risk it That´s alot for some people. And it´s like $90 in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 7 minutes ago, JefferyD90 said: It's illegal. Not if your in the Technical Preview. Provided you actually download the Technical Preview version. But of course that has it's own set of problems. I still have my Technical Preview Disk for Windows 10, but my mom's old laptop ruined that disk... ;-; R.I.P My procrastination is the bane of my existence. I make games and stuff in my spare time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 Just now, UnbrokenMotion said: Not if your in the Technical Preview. Provided you actually download the Technical Preview version. But of course that has it's own set of problems. I still have my Technical Preview Disk for Windows 10, but my mom's old laptop ruined that disk... ;-; USB boot drive with Tech. Preview version baby. WOOHOO, FREE WINDOWS 10 FOR LIFE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 Just now, UnbrokenMotion said: Not if your in the Technical Preview. Provided you actually download the Technical Preview version. But of course that has it's own set of problems. I still have my Technical Preview Disk for Windows 10, but my mom's old laptop ruined that disk... ;-; R.I.P Actually according to the ToS, it is Illegal. You're suppose to upgrade as soon as the final release comes out, (and) it requires a genuine Windows license to be legal in the first place. Please spend as much time writing your question, as you want me to spend responding to it. Take some time, and explain your issue, please! Spoiler If you need to learn how to install Windows, check here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/324871-guide-how-to-install-windows-the-right-way/ Event Viewer 101: https://youtu.be/GiF9N3fJbnE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 Just now, Starelementpoke said: USB boot drive with Tech. Preview version baby. WOOHOO, FREE WINDOWS 10 FOR LIFE. I'm still a Windows Insider, so free copies are still within my grasp MUWAHAHAHAHAHA. My procrastination is the bane of my existence. I make games and stuff in my spare time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 1 minute ago, JefferyD90 said: Actually according to the ToS, it is Illegal. You're suppose to upgrade as soon as the final release comes out, (and) it requires a genuine Windows license to be legal in the first place. if your a windows 10 insider you have a free copy for life as long as u stay on the insider preview update path so u test new updates Case:- 4U Rack Mount Case | Cooler:- Antec Kuhler H600 | CPU:- Intel i5 4690K @ 4.50GHz | GPU:- Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB AMP! Omega Core Edition @ 1449MHz | Motherboard:- MSI Z97S SLI Krait | PSU:- XFX XTR 650W Gold | RAM:- HyperX DDR3 1866MHz 4GB White (x2) Black (x2) | Storage:- Kingston V300 120GB | Storage 2:- Seagate FireCuda 1TB | Build Log | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 Just now, UnbrokenMotion said: I'm still a Windows Insider, so free copies are still within my grasp MUWAHAHAHAHAHA. My friend´s one, so they´re always in my grasp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 3 minutes ago, Starelementpoke said: That´s alot for some people. And it´s like $90 in the US. ye but it dont matter if its alot you buy it or you dont have it, go play with linux thats free! Case:- 4U Rack Mount Case | Cooler:- Antec Kuhler H600 | CPU:- Intel i5 4690K @ 4.50GHz | GPU:- Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB AMP! Omega Core Edition @ 1449MHz | Motherboard:- MSI Z97S SLI Krait | PSU:- XFX XTR 650W Gold | RAM:- HyperX DDR3 1866MHz 4GB White (x2) Black (x2) | Storage:- Kingston V300 120GB | Storage 2:- Seagate FireCuda 1TB | Build Log | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 Just now, Starelementpoke said: My friend´s one, so they´re always in my grasp. Windows Insider is pretty much the only reason I'm still barely clinging to the OS. I'm waiting for the day that most games are released for Linux. Unless Wine gets better support for games or becomes more efficient, unless something better comes out. My procrastination is the bane of my existence. I make games and stuff in my spare time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 1 minute ago, Starelementpoke said: My friend´s one, so they´re always in my grasp. its only free to them he cant hand it out its connected to his account i have free keys but there linked to my microsoft account so only i can use them. Case:- 4U Rack Mount Case | Cooler:- Antec Kuhler H600 | CPU:- Intel i5 4690K @ 4.50GHz | GPU:- Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB AMP! Omega Core Edition @ 1449MHz | Motherboard:- MSI Z97S SLI Krait | PSU:- XFX XTR 650W Gold | RAM:- HyperX DDR3 1866MHz 4GB White (x2) Black (x2) | Storage:- Kingston V300 120GB | Storage 2:- Seagate FireCuda 1TB | Build Log | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 1 minute ago, Ykno said: if your a windows 10 insider you have a free copy for life as long as u stay on the insider preview update path so u test new updates But in order to use it in the first place you acknowledge that you have a Windows license. Please spend as much time writing your question, as you want me to spend responding to it. Take some time, and explain your issue, please! Spoiler If you need to learn how to install Windows, check here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/324871-guide-how-to-install-windows-the-right-way/ Event Viewer 101: https://youtu.be/GiF9N3fJbnE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 Just now, UnbrokenMotion said: Windows Insider is pretty much the only reason I'm still barely clinging to the OS. I'm waiting for the day that most games are released for Linux. Unless Wine gets better support for games or becomes more efficient, unless something better comes out. If there´s one thing I can say about Linux, it´s that it´s the most likely OS to never get a virus. Why? Because no one makes anyhting for linux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 1 minute ago, UnbrokenMotion said: Windows Insider is pretty much the only reason I'm still barely clinging to the OS. I'm waiting for the day that most games are released for Linux. Unless Wine gets better support for games or becomes more efficient, unless something better comes out. weed will be legal in the UK before linux is supported for all games Case:- 4U Rack Mount Case | Cooler:- Antec Kuhler H600 | CPU:- Intel i5 4690K @ 4.50GHz | GPU:- Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB AMP! Omega Core Edition @ 1449MHz | Motherboard:- MSI Z97S SLI Krait | PSU:- XFX XTR 650W Gold | RAM:- HyperX DDR3 1866MHz 4GB White (x2) Black (x2) | Storage:- Kingston V300 120GB | Storage 2:- Seagate FireCuda 1TB | Build Log | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 1 minute ago, Ykno said: its only free to them he cant hand it out its connected to his account i have free keys but there linked to my microsoft account so only i can use them. I don´t link my MS account to my computer, so no problem for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 1 minute ago, JefferyD90 said: But in order to use it in the first place you acknowledge that you have a Windows license. nope as a windows isider you can download the preveiw version free and keep that copy which will upgrade to a full 10 version and be fully activated as long as you keep it on the insider preview update path Case:- 4U Rack Mount Case | Cooler:- Antec Kuhler H600 | CPU:- Intel i5 4690K @ 4.50GHz | GPU:- Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB AMP! Omega Core Edition @ 1449MHz | Motherboard:- MSI Z97S SLI Krait | PSU:- XFX XTR 650W Gold | RAM:- HyperX DDR3 1866MHz 4GB White (x2) Black (x2) | Storage:- Kingston V300 120GB | Storage 2:- Seagate FireCuda 1TB | Build Log | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, Starelementpoke said: If there´s one thing I can say about Linux, it´s that it´s the most likely OS to never get a virus. Why? Because no one makes anyhting for linux. Actually there is quite a lot out there for linux if you know where to look. Some software of which is pretty good. I actually forgot to mention one other reason why I don't go back: poor AMD driver support. But Windows 10 has poor antivirus support. (AVG, Avast, GET IT TOGETHER!) My procrastination is the bane of my existence. I make games and stuff in my spare time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 1 minute ago, Starelementpoke said: I don´t link my MS account to my computer, so no problem for me. then how can you use ur friends key never mind then lol Just now, UnbrokenMotion said: Actually there is quite a lot out there for linux if you know where to look. Some software of which is pretty good. I actually forgot to mention one other reason why I don't go back: poor AMD driver support. But Windows 10 has poor antivirus support. windows 10 dont it supports both kaspersky and symantec ( the best 2 paided antivirus) and so does avira ( the best free AV) Case:- 4U Rack Mount Case | Cooler:- Antec Kuhler H600 | CPU:- Intel i5 4690K @ 4.50GHz | GPU:- Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB AMP! Omega Core Edition @ 1449MHz | Motherboard:- MSI Z97S SLI Krait | PSU:- XFX XTR 650W Gold | RAM:- HyperX DDR3 1866MHz 4GB White (x2) Black (x2) | Storage:- Kingston V300 120GB | Storage 2:- Seagate FireCuda 1TB | Build Log | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 4 minutes ago, Ykno said: weed will be legal in the UK before linux is supported for all games I never said all, just most. I'm particularly interested in GTA or Fallout. All of my other games will run decently on Linux already. My procrastination is the bane of my existence. I make games and stuff in my spare time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, Ykno said: then how can you use ur friends key never mind then lol windows 10 dont it supports both kaspersky and symantec ( the best 2 paided antivirus) and so does avira ( the best free AV) I tried Avira, and had terrible issues with my system slowing down. I'm using the old Win 8 copy I had at the moment because it means I can use Avast. My procrastination is the bane of my existence. I make games and stuff in my spare time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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